In Beck's theory of depression, the cognitive triad refers to negative views about the self, the world, and the what?

In Beck's theory of depression, the cognitive triad refers to negative views about the self, the world, and the what?

• A. Self, World, Future
• B. Self, Family, Future
• C. Self, Past, Future
• D. Self, Health, World

Answer: (A)

Beck's cognitive triad involves negative views about the self, the world, and the future. The “world” refers to how a person interprets external events, other people, and the environment—often as hostile, unfair, or unsupportive. The “future” component captures a bleak, hopeless expectation about what will happen, which is a core feature of depressive thinking. This is why the correct choice includes future rather than past or other domains like health or family. Other options mix in elements that aren’t part of the triad and replace future with something else, which doesn’t fit Beck’s model. In practice, cognitive-behavioral therapy targets these three areas to help people challenge and reframe these pervasive negative beliefs.

Beck's cognitive triad involves negative views about the self, the world, and the future. The “world” refers to how a person interprets external events, other people, and the environment—often as hostile, unfair, or unsupportive. The “future” component captures a bleak, hopeless expectation about what will happen, which is a core feature of depressive thinking. This is why the correct choice includes future rather than past or other domains like health or family. Other options mix in elements that aren’t part of the triad and replace future with something else, which doesn’t fit Beck’s model. In practice, cognitive-behavioral therapy targets these three areas to help people challenge and reframe these pervasive negative beliefs.